Teaching the War of 1812

PBS's two-hour documentary, The War of 1812, uses stunning re-enactments, evocative animation, and the incisive commentary of key experts to reveal little-known sides of an important war. Watch the complete film online, and access lesson plans for use with the film.

This website is one of several created and edited by Robert Henderson. The website is a trove of information and features articles that range from broad overviews of the war, to the nitty-gritty details of battle. There's also lots of information on army life, uniforms, and weapons, as well as news and events relating to the bicentennial celebrations.